Fresh cherries partner well with almonds, if fresh cherries are not available then used drained bottled or canned. Make sure the cherries are pitted, stones removed, to avoid expensive dental bills!

Serves 6

MethodLine a 20cm (8 inch) flan dish with the shortcrust pastry. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the egg, then the ground almonds and almond extract. Arrange the cherries on the base of the pastry and cover with the almond mixture. Sprinkle over the flaked almonds.

2, 3 and 4 Oven AGAPlace the flan dish on the floor of the Roasting Oven and slide the cold plain shelf on the third runners down. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and cooked. Serve warm.